Ronald “Ron” Wayne Tidmore passed away on August 10, 2022 at the age of 76, in Austin, TX. Ron made his way into this world in Birmingham, AL, the eldest of six children. He is preceded in death by his father, Rudolph; his mother, Odell; and his brother, Randy. Carrying on with memories held dear are his beloved wife, Karen; daughter, Stacy (Mark Ungerer); son, Todd (Crystal); grandchildren, Sam and Nico Ungerer; Alec, Lyla, Talia, and Brynn Tidmore; siblings, Patsy Copeland, Janet George, Kent, and Mark; and siblings-in-law Buddy, Gerry, Michael, Kathleen, and Karol.
Ron faced his mortality as he did his life, head on. Whether on the University of Georgia football field, a Steamboat ski run, or his home golf course, he worked hard and seldom shied-away from a challenge. In his business career and personal life, integrity was non-negotiable. At family dinners, Ron entertained us with stories whose heroes embodied the graces of courage, compassion, and honor. These heroes were often his teachers, associates, friends, and family, whom he deeply respected. In recognizing the impact these individuals had on his life, he modeled humility and reminded us all to be keen observers.
Ron was a lifelong learner and an avid reader in economics and history. He valued education and ensured that his family enjoys its benefits. Always curious, he as a child read an encyclopedia during breaks from farm work and treasured his relationships with Shelby County school teachers. As an adult, he never failed to engage people in conversations about their lives and worldviews. His interest in others and considerable professional experiences often led him to be sought as a mentor. He valued these relationships and poured his heart and mind into supporting people.
Ron loved to laugh. Whether he told colorful tales from his football days, playfully teased his nieces and grandchildren, or declared “Age before beauty” while holding the door for the women in his life, Ron relished a bit of mischief. Music was a passion and he collected nearly 800 songs on one of his iPods. While riding in the car, he played certain songs multiple times so we could listen to his favorite lyrics. And Ron curated fun with family vacations and Christmases that prioritized the magic of childhood and highlighted his affection. He got a kick out of life and made sure we did too.
Some of our favorite memories are of our conversations. Sitting and talking about all sorts of things, we will miss those conversations dearly. His adventures were vast and rich, and he unfailingly stayed rooted to those he valued most. He recently said, “The best thing I ever did was marry Karen Adair.” We could not agree more.
As Ron made his way out of this world, he left us with confidence that we may each find our own way through it. For this, and for him, we are eternally grateful.
A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Austin chapter of The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network https://bcan.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate/ and A Living Tribute https://shop.alivingtribute.org/products/colorado-memorial-trees.
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